Southwire F40021-1A 18 AWG 2/C Unshielded FPLR/CMR/CL3R Cable 300 VAC 1000 Ft

Product Description

The SOUTHWIRE F40021-1A cable is an 18 AWG 2-conductor unshielded FPLR/CMR/CL3R cable designed for fire protective signaling circuits. It is suitable for smoke detectors, voice communications, audio control, and initiating circuits, adhering to Article 760 of the NEC. This cable features a solid bare copper conductor and LS-PVC insulation, with an operating temperature range of -10°C to 60°C.

• Designed for fire protective signaling circuits, smoke detectors, and voice communications.
• Meets Article 760 of the NEC for safety and compliance.
• Features a rip cord for ease of jacket removal during installation.

Product Highlights

This unshielded 18 AWG 2-conductor cable is riser rated, sunlight-resistant, and operates between -10°C and 60°C, ideal for various fire alarm applications.

Product Information

Standard Information

• Brand: SOUTHWIRE
• Manufacturer Part Number: F40021-1A
• Country of Origin: United States

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Southwire
• MPN: F40021-1A
• Cable Type: Type FPLR Unshielded
• Conductor Size: 18 AWG
• Number of Conductors: 2
• Conductor Type: Solid bare copper per ASTM B3
• Conductor Strands: Solid
• Outer Diameter: 0.200 inch
• Insulation Thickness: 10 mils
• Jacket Thickness: 15 mils
• Copper Weight per 1000 ft: 10 lbs
• Approximate Weight per 1000 ft: 18 lbs
• DC Resistance at 25C: 6.669 ohms
• AC Resistance at 75C: 8.030 ohms
• Inductive Reactance: 0.036 ohms
• Minimum Bend Radius: 0.8 inch
• Allowable Ampacity Raceway 90C: 14
• Jacket Color: Red
• Conductor Color: White
• Insulation Material: Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
• Rip Cord Feature: Rip cord for ease of jacket removal
• Jacket Material: Low Smoke Polyvinyl Chloride (LS-PVC)
• Standards/Approvals: UL 1424 Cables for Power-Limited Fire-Alarm Circuits, ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire, UL1424 Listed FPLR, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, NFPA 130, NFPA 502, UL 13 Power-Limited Circuit Cables, UL 444 Communications Cables (22 AWG - 16 AWG), RoHS-2 (European Directive 2011/65/EU), ARRA Compliant, Buy American Act Compliant, UL 1666, NEC Article 760
• Series: 341UR
• Length: 1000 ft
• Voltage Rating: 300 VAC
• Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to 60°C
• Application: Fire Protective Signaling Circuits, Smoke Detectors, Voice Communications, Audio Control, Initiating Circuits and Plenum Spaces Applications
• Alternate MPN: 2C18-FPL-R-R-SOU